Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson intends to take her time in finding a permanent replacement for Sophie Ingle as captain. Wilkinson has confirmed that Jess Fishlock will be skipper when they face Kosovo in Podujevo on Tuesday in their second Euro 2025 qualifier, but the recently-appointed Canadian boss will not name a permanent captain for “a little while”.

Mark Williams believes he has a genuine chance of becoming world snooker champion for a fourth time after enjoying one of the best wins of his long career. Williams struggled to hold back the tears after winning a thrilling showdown against Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Tour Championship in Manchester.

Chelsea midfielder Sophie Ingle has stepped down as captain of Wales after nine years in the role. The 32-year-old, who has won 136 international caps, led her country in their first match under new manager Rhian Wilkinson, Friday’s 4-0 Euro 2025 qualifier win over Croatia.

Matt Richards declared his second domestic title of the week was perfect practice for the Olympic Games as he won the most hotly-contested 200m freestyle race in the history of British swimming. The Team Wales star came out on top of a stacked field to claim men’s gold on the final day of the British Swimming Championships and secure another nomination for this summer’s Olympics.

Sam Northeast has admitted it was beyond a dream to become the highest individual scorer at the world’s most famous cricket ground. Northeast made history for Glamorgan in Vitality County Championship Division Two after hitting the highest first-class score recorded at Lord’s against Middlesex. The captain hit 335 not out to overtake Graham Gooch’s 333 for England against India in 1990 and put on an unbeaten fourth-wicket partnership of 299 with Colin Ingram (132 not out) before Glamorgan declared on 620 for three.

Luke Williams expects “blood and thunder” from Swansea City in their remaining matches after branding their display in defeat at Middlesbrough “completely unacceptable.” After three winless games since their derby day victory over Cardiff City, the Swans head coach seems to be suggesting his players have downed tools, even though the danger of relegation to League One is still evident. A dire performance in a 2-0 loss at Boro has left the club only five points above the drop zone with 15 points still up for grabs for all the clubs below them.

Toby Booth insists the Ospreys are determined to stay on a roll by beating Gloucester to make the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup. Head coach Booth will send his men over the border for an Anglo-Welsh raid, armed with the confidence gained from their 23-15 victory over Sale at Bridgend’s Brewery Field. At a time when there are no other discernible success stories in top level Welsh rugby, the Ospreys are once again the standard-bearer.

Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut is determined to pick up maximum points from the club’s remaining five games – to save their season from fading away, and possibly his job with it. A 3-1 defeat at home to Hull City on Saturday effectively ended any serious thoughts the Bluebirds may have had of making the play-offs. It may also have damaged Bulut’s chances of staying in charge as his contract ends at the close of the campaign and there have been no talks yet over extending his deal.

Max Boyce will lead a Glynneath invasion of the Principality Stadium this weekend – when the only thing still left standing in the village will be the statue to the great man himself. Rugby’s most famous bard will be at the head of 16-strong unit of coaches heading for Cardiff on Sunday.

Swansea City manager Luke Williams has called on his squad to improve their mentality this weekend. The Swans travel to play-off chasing Middlesborough on Saturday, with Williams’ side hoping to replicate the performance they put in against Cardiff three games ago.

Rhian Wilkinson spoke of her pride after watching Wales thrash Croatia 4-0 in her first match in charge – but has special praise for Jess Fishlock. Wales manager Wilkinson marked her opening chapter by writing an action-packed Euro 2025 qualifying campaign victory in style with Fishlock once again the main character..

Wales captain Sophie Ingle has described how there is “a lot of positive detail” from Rhian Wilkinson’s first camp as Wales manager. Midfielder Ingle, who has won four Women’s Super League titles with Chelsea, will hope to help the national team off to a winning start to their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. “It’s been good,” Ingle said, ahead of the home clash against Croatia in Wrexham on Friday night – the first since Wlkinson took over from the departed Gemma Grainger.

New boss Rhian Wilkinson plans to bring an end to Wales’ major tournament wait by adding her own touch to ‘The Welsh Way’. Wales welcome Croatia to Wrexham on Friday for their opening Euro 2025 qualifier, with Wilkinson just over a month into the role following Gemma Grainger’s shock departure to manage Norway.

Toby Booth believes he can sharpen the Ospreys’ cutting edge next season with the help of new signing Phil Cokanasiga. The younger brother of England wing Joe Cokanasiga, 22-year-old Phil is leaving Leicester Tigers to move to the Swansea region.

Cardiff City midfielder Manolis Siopis insists he will remain at the club next season whatever happens to manager Erol Bulut. The Greek international, 29 – who signed for the Bluebirds last summer on a free transfer from Turkish side Trabzonspor – has two years remaining on his current contract.

Matt Richards insists he has “plenty left in the tank” as he looks forward to the Paris Olympics after booking his spot in the Great Britain squad. Wales’ 200m freestyle world champion won the 100m British title in London to secure his place, with his 200m opportunity still there for him to claim on Sunday.

New Glamorgan head coach Grant Bradburn has insisted they will target success in all three formats of the game on the eve of the new season. The county begin their Vitality County Championship Division Two campaign at Lord’s on Friday when they face Middlesex.

Craig Locke will join his best man Dafydd Lockyer on eight cup final appearances when he runs out for Merthyr at the Principality Stadium on Sunday night. The man described by Merthyr backer Sir Stan Thomas as “arguably the greatest player to ever play for Merthyr”, the 36-year-old second row will be seeking another victory when he packs down against reigning Indigo Premiership champions Llandovery in the WRU Premiership Cup Final.

Rob Edwards still believes he can get Luton Town out of relegation trouble, with the Hatters 18th in the Premier League and three points behind fourth-bottom Nottingham Forest. The former Wales defender took some optimism – but no points – from Luton’s 2-0 defeat at Arsenal as the Gunners moved to the top of the table, one point ahead of second-placed Liverpool.

Glamorgan have strengthened their bowling attack on the eve of the new cricket season by signing fast bowler Craig Miles from Warwickshire on a one-month loan. The 29-year-old will be available for the county’s first three Vitality County Championship fixtures and will join up with the squad ahead of their trip to Lord’s on Friday where they open their Division Two campaign against Middlesex.